Rimuene in Epacridaceae and Ericaceae: Existence of Chemotypes?

Abstract

Rimuene has been found in several species of Epacridaceae and Ericaceae. Considerable infraspecific variation exists in rimuene content of the epicuticular wax of Richea continentis and, to a lesser extent, in Leucopogon amplexicaulis and Gaultheria appressa. There is no obvious correlation between the rimuene content and the characteristics of the habitat; therefore, the existence of chemotypes is postulated.